Our Douglas Highway Team

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Kade Myers,
MA, LPC

  • Kade Myers, LPC brings a unique combination of education, counseling, teaching, coaching, and real-world experience to the mental health field. Kade spent eight years as a teacher and three years as a high school counselor before transitioning into outpatient mental health counseling with the goal of helping children, adolescents, and families navigate mental health challenges more effectively.

    Kade earned a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wyoming and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. For the past three years, Kade has worked at the Counseling and Play Therapy Center, continuing to expand clinical training and expertise. Kade is currently working toward certifications in Experiential Play Therapy and EMDR and plans to begin a Sport Psychology certification.

    Kade enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and behavioral challenges. He uses an individualized, strengths-based approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, Experiential Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, behavior modification, mindfulness, and relaxation strategies.

    At the heart of Kade’s approach is the belief that everyone’s journey is unique. What works for one person may not necessarily work for you. Counseling should be individualized, practical, and focused on helping each person discover the tools and strategies that work best for them.

    Kade is committed to empowering clients with the tools, training, and knowledge they need to perform optimally day in and day out—whether that means managing emotions, improving relationships, navigating challenges, building confidence, changing behaviors, or developing the skills necessary to reach their goals.

    Outside of counseling, Kade enjoys spending time with his two boys, following them to their many rodeos, soccer games, and basketball activities. Kade also enjoys playing golf, spending time in the mountains around his hometown of Buffalo, Wyoming, hiking, fishing, and helping on the family ranch working cattle. Kade and his family also raise goats as show animals for local families involved in 4-H and FFA.

    Kade believes that mental health is not about simply getting through the day—it is about developing the skills, confidence, resilience, and understanding needed to thrive in everyday life.

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  • My name is Julia Cathey and I am a provisionally licensed social worker. I am a play therapist in training and have worked with children and teens ages 2-16 years old. 

    With a Master of Social Work, I started my professional career working in a virtual intensive outpatient program. I then spent almost 3 years in education as an elementary counselor in Gillette. While in education, I focused on the impact of trauma and how best to support students and staff by creating strong relationships.

    I also aquired gatekeeper training which focuses on teaching people without professional mental health backgrounds to recognize the signs that someone may be considering suicide, establish a dialogue, and guide the person to seek professional help.

    I seek to let child clients lead their healing journey by utilizing Experiential Play Therapy. I have worked with clients who have undergone traumatic experiences and are living with anxiety or depressive symptoms. I hold all stories and cultures with care and acknowledge that no two human experiences are the same. My biggest goal is to provide an encouraging environment of healing where every individual leaves feeling heard. I hope to meet you soon!

Julia Cathey,
MSW, PCSW

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Heather Schmelzle,
MA, LPC

  • I’m Heather Schmelzle, LPC, and I believe that genuine connection is at the heart of helping others feel seen, heard, and valued. I’m a warm, compassionate, down-to-earth person who loves people, meaningful conversations, laughter, family, and making others feel comfortable being exactly who they are.

    My faith is an important part of who I am, and I enjoy spending time with my family, cheering on my boys, enjoying rodeo and ranch life, and appreciating the simple things—good coffee, great conversations, and time with the people I love.

    In my work, I connect with children, adolescents, and adults by meeting them where they are. I believe everyone has a story, and I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where people can open up without judgment. Whether we are talking, playing, laughing, processing difficult experiences, or simply taking things one step at a time, my goal is to build authentic relationships and walk alongside each person through life’s challenges.

    I’m honored to connect with people right where they are and help them discover hope, healing, and strength along the way.

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Meghan Young,
MS, PPC

  • Hey, I’m Meghan, a Provisional Professional Counselor (PPC) in Gillette, Wyoming. I’m EMDR trained and enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and families through both traditional psychotherapy and Experiential Play Therapy.

    My style is honest, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods and agrees—I’ll show up with you, ask the hard questions when needed, and be real about what I’m noticing. At the same time, I’m supportive and focused on helping you actually move forward with your counseling goals.

    I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, family conflict, divorce, life transitions, grief, and self-esteem concerns. But honestly, I also work with people dealing with life—because, let’s face it, who doesn’t have something they’re trying to figure out? With kids, I use play therapy to help them express and work through things they may not yet have the words to explain.

    I care a lot about rural mental health. I’ve seen how hard it can be to find consistent, quality care in our community, and I believe people here deserve access to ethical, meaningful mental health services without having to leave home to get them.

    If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready for something to change, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’d be glad to walk alongside you.

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